Science · Topic 65 of 124
Ultraviolet Light
⭐ MasteredUltraviolet light is a type of light our eyes cannot see. It comes from the Sun and can damage skin, which is why we use sunscreen.
💡 Fun fact
Bees can see ultraviolet patterns on flowers that guide them to nectar.
All about Ultraviolet Light
Ultraviolet light is a kind of light that is invisible to human eyes. It has a shorter wavelength than visible light, so it carries more energy. The Sun gives off a lot of ultraviolet light, and some of it reaches the ground even on cloudy days.
That is why sunscreen, hats and sunglasses are useful on bright days. Some insects, such as bees, can see ultraviolet patterns on flowers that we cannot see.
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